Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)

Why study the Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) at UNE?

This is a degree with flexibility which offers currently accredited in-service teachers the option of up-skilling to a new sector of teaching, for example, secondary to primary, or primary to secondary. It also allows currently accredited secondary teachers to up-skill to another teaching subject.

Career Opportunities

Primary and High School teaching; school management; educational psychology; human resources; educational research.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

1.5 Years Full-time
Up to 6 years Part-time

FEES

Commonwealth Supported Place

2016 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus

Official Abbreviation

BEd(InServConv)

Course Type

Undergraduate

Commencing

Responsible Campus

Admission Period

Mode of Study

Armidale

Trimester 1

Off Campus

Armidale

Trimester 2

Off Campus

Course Duration

1.5 Years Full-time

Up to 6 years Part-time

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Place

Total Credit Points

144

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7 or Level 8 or Level 9 one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; and

(c) comply with the University's English Language requirements.

English Language Proficiency

At least one of the following criteria must be met:

A.1 English is the applicant's first language; or

A.2 Where the applicant is applying for an undergraduate course, satisfactory completion, no more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR); or

A.3 Where the applicant is applying for a graduate entry course, satisfactory completion, no more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least three years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at tertiary level in English in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by AEI-NOOSR; or

A.4 (a) An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or

(b) An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Note: The countries quoted for exemption from English language proficiency assessment are those accepted under Australian migration policy as not requiring English language proficiency assessment.

Additional Requirements

Prior to undertaking a professional experience placement in New South Wales, there are a number of mandatory requirements which must be fulfilled.

Working with Children Check*

All students intending to undertake a professional experience placement whose work is categorised as 'practical training as part of an educational or vocational course'; in schools or other educational institutions (eg pre-schools, kindergartens and child care centres) must complete a Working with Children Check application.

Anaphylaxis Training*

The New South Wales Department of Education and Communities requires that all initial teacher education students are trained in anaphylaxis management before they can undertake any professional experience in New South Wales public schools.

*These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/resources/academic-schools/school-of-education/professional-experience-office/important-information

Fit for practice

Candidates entering a pre-service teaching program in Education will:

(a) follow the School of Education Code of Conduct, in particular, the Professional Experience Conduct for professional placement;

(b) exercise sound judgement based on cognitive, mental and physical health and be able to respond appropriately to demands of classroom situations;

(e) safeguard the University's integrity and demonstrate duty of care to students while engaged in professional experience;

(f) show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students;

(g) communicate to students with clarity and in an appropriate manner that relates to the age of the student profile;

(h) possess and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions they have within the classroom and broader non-education settings;

(i) be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of children in a variety of situations and environments; and

(j) be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and the broader school community.

Students who have a disability that may or will prevent them from meeting the above professional experience requirements should contact the Special Needs Office.

Students who have difficulties in meeting some of the above professional experience requirements will be required to contact Professional Experience Office to put in place remedial and/or counselling activities through a pro-active approach to improve their teaching practice.

Professional Placements

Professional placements must be undertaken in a school using New South Wales Board of Studies syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses and be assessing teaching proficiency against the National Professional Standards for Teachers. Students may only complete up to 10% (8 days) of the required professional experience (practicum) days in schools not using NSW Board of Studies syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

Students will complete professional experience in a designated unit and in an approved school setting.

Advanced Standing

(a) Candidates wishing to follow the Primary Methods or Secondary Methods (excepting Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics) specialisations will be granted 90 credit points of Block Advanced Standing as set out in Schedule A and C.

(b) Candidates wishing to follow the Secondary Methods (Biology or Chemistry or Earth and Environmental Science or Physics) specialisations will be granted 78 credit points of Block Advanced Standing as set out in Schedule B.

(c) There shall be no maximum to credit points granted for units which have been passed at UNE prior to admission to candidature and which have not counted towards a previous qualification.

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Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7 or Level 8 or Level 9 one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; and (c) comply with the University’s English Language requirements.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants must meet at least one of the University's English language proficiency criteria for courses in Education accredited by the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards.

At least one of the following criteria must be met:A.1 English is the applicant's first language; orA.2 Where the applicant is applying for an undergraduate course, satisfactory completion, no more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR); orA.3 Where the applicant is applying for a graduate entry course, satisfactory completion, no more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least three years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at tertiary level in English in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by NOOSR; orA.4 (a) An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or (b) An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Note: The countries quoted for exemption from English language proficiency assessment are those accepted under Australian migration policy as not requiring English language proficiency assessment.

Additional Requirements

Prior to undertaking a professional experience placement in New South Wales, there are a number of mandatory requirements which must be fulfilled.

Working with Children Check*

All students intending to undertake a professional experience placement whose work is categorised as 'practical training as part of an educational or vocational course'; in schools or other educational institutions (eg pre-schools, kindergartens and child care centres) must complete a Working with Children Check application.

Anaphylaxis Training*

The New South Wales Department of Education and Communities requires that all initial teacher education students are trained in anaphylaxis management before they can undertake any professional experience in New South Wales public schools.

safeguard the University's integrity and demonstrate duty of care to students while engaged in professional experience;

show personal maturity to ensure that a professional relationship is established with students;

communicate to students with clarity and in an appropriate manner that relates to the age of the student profile;

possess and model the literacy and numeracy skills expected of teachers in interactions they have within the classroom and broader non-education settings;

be able to create, evaluate and reflect on the physical and emotional safety of children in a variety of situations and environments; and

be able to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and the broader school community.

Students who have a disability that may or will prevent them from meeting the above professional experience requirements should contact the Special Needs Office.

Students who have difficulties in meeting some of the above professional experience requirements will be required to contact the Professional Experience Office to put in place remedial and/or counselling activities through a pro-active approach to improve their teaching practice.

Professional Placements

Professional placements must be undertaken in a school using New South Wales Board of Studies syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses and be assessing teaching proficiency against the National Professional Standards for Teachers. Students may only complete up to 10% (8 days) of the required professional experience (practicum) days in schools not using NSW Board of Studies syllabuses or equivalent Australian syllabuses.

Advanced Standing

(a) Candidates wishing to follow the Primary Methods or Secondary Methods (excepting Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics) specialisations will be granted 90 credit points of Block Advanced Standing as set out in Schedule A and C.

(b) Candidates wishing to follow the Secondary Methods (Biology or Chemistry or Earth and Environmental Science or Physics) specialisations will be granted 78 credit points of Block Advanced Standing as set out in Schedule B.

(c) There shall be no maximum to credit points granted for units which have been passed at UNE prior to admission to candidature and which have not counted towards a previous qualification.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be: (a) one and a half years as a full-time candidate; (b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points including 20 days of professional experience and including not more than 24 credit points at 100-level; and 24 to 42 credit points at 300-level subject to discipline area and as specified in Schedule A or Schedule B or Schedule C.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Schedule A

For candidates wishing to obtain a secondary teaching area from ONE of the following: Agricultural Technology; Ancient History; Business Studies; Computing Technology Information Systems; Drama; Economics; English; Geography; Indigenous Studies; Languages; Legal Studies; Mathematics; Modern History; Society and Culture; Studies in Religion; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

(1) the discipline knowledge, teaching methodology, and professional experience, enabling them to teach in a discipline and/or sector different from that for which they are already qualified; and

(2) UNE Graduate Attributes:

(i) Knowledge of discipline (includes a global perspective);

(ii) Communication skills;

(iii) Problem solving;

(iv) Information literacy;

(v) Ethical conduct and social responsibility;

(vi) Life-long learning; and

(vii) Independence and collaboration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

satisfy the seven elements prescribed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in a discipline and/or sector different from that for which they are already qualified:

know their students and how students learn;

know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;

plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;

create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;

assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;

continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and

continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline

Graduates will have acquired broad and coherent knowledge to effectively plan and deliver education in one of a Primary or Secondary school setting.
They will be able to demonstrate intercultural competence by responding flexibly to the needs of students, colleagues, families and community members.

Communication Skills

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.

Problem Solving

Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.

Information Literacy

Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital resources and tools and their safe, legal and ethical use, and be able to apply this knowledge in the school setting.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

Graduates will have developed responsibility for others and an understanding that personal beliefs and actions impinge on others. They will demonstrate this through their ethical conduct and by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, colleagues, families and the community.

Lifelong Learning

Graduates will understand the importance of life-long learning and will be equipped with the skills to pursue professional and personal development.

Independence and Collaboration

Graduates will be able to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve educational and professional goals.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, programs and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia.